Context/Situation:

A manufacturer and distributor of home appliances, ABC, Inc. in Tulsa Oklahomaowns the name brand "Hercules" and wishes to manufacture or source, and market washing machines. John Smith the President is tasked with "Developing and Managing the Supply Chain for Washing Machines". The Marketing Manager, Harold Casey is given the task of reporting to John Smith and "Managing the Channels of Distribution" for the washing machines division.

Please evaluate the context/situation and then explain in detail what would be the DIFFERENCES in the assignments of John Smith and Harold Casey. Use your response to also detail how channel management in this case would differ from supply chain management.